Reel In And Release Fish at Lake Accotink Park. Families will learn the ins and outs of the catch-and-release fishing technique and how this sustainable method benefits the lake. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road in Springfield. Bring poles and tackle or borrow equipment from the park. Please use only barbless hooks. $15 per child; accompanying adults free. The program is suitable for children six years and older. Prepaid reservations required. Call 703-569-0285 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink.

A Day at the Beach with Under the Sea. See creatures you'd find at the shore and learn about sand, waves, tides and sun. Age 6-12. 10:30 a.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Call to register 703-971-0010.

A Day at the Beach with Under the Sea. Learn about sand, waves, tides and sun. Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register 703-339-7385.

&lt;cal2&gt;Martial Arts: A Family Affair. Learn how martial arts can be a great experience for every member of the family. Program includes martial arts demonstrations by students from Bushido Studios. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.

Kayak with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. 7-10 a.m. Launching from Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton.

Huntley Meadows Offers Family Walks for Spanish Speakers. 3-4:30 p.m. Bring Spanish-speaking friends and family to stroll the 1 1/2-mile trail at Huntley Meadows Park with an interpreter in English and Spanish. The park has a rich history to share with participants walking along flat trails and a wooden boardwalk over the fresh-water wetland. After the walk, explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center. Free. Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Call 703-768-2525.

Clowning Around. Learn all about being a clown in celebration of National Clown Week. Hands-on balloon activities will be included. Age 8-12. 1 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610

A Day at the Beach with Under the Sea. See creatures you'd find at the shore and learn about sand, waves, tides and sun. Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.

Let's Play Games Around the World. Learn how to play games that kids from different countries around the world play. Age 6-12 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.

"Cheaper by the Dozen," 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8523 Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria. $7 per adult; $4 per child, student, or senior citizen Groups of ten or more may receive a $1 discount per ticket if orders are placed by July 31st. Contact Gina Smithers at Smithersgm@aol.com or 703-577-3966.

"Cheaper by the Dozen," 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8523 Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria. $7 per adult; $4 per child, student, or senior citizen Groups of ten or more may receive a $1 discount per ticket if orders are placed by July 31st. Contact Gina Smithers at Smithersgm@aol.com or 703-577-3966.

"Cheaper by the Dozen," 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8523 Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria. $7 per adult; $4 per child, student, or senior citizen Groups of ten or more may receive a $1 discount per ticket if orders are placed by July 31st. Contact Gina Smithers at Smithersgm@aol.com or 703-577-3966.

Book Chat. Stop in to share current favorites or hear what other people are reading. All ages. 4 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.

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&lt;cal2&gt;Lighters and Matches Are Tools for Grown-ups Only. A puppet show presented by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Participants will receive a helmet, activity book and parent brochure. Age 3-7 with adult. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register 703-339-7385.

&lt;cal2&gt;Sting Things. Who are the creatures that can sting? Learn about the bugs and even a plant that can sting, as well as how to avoid getting stung. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.

Kayak with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. 7-10 a.m. Launching from Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton.

&lt;cal1&gt;Monday/Aug. 18

&lt;cal2&gt;Discover Art. Play bingo around the world, participate in reader's theater and make an international craft. Age 6-12. 2 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Call to register 703-971-0010.

&lt;cal2&gt;Live Show. Alejandro Fernandez performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets range are $58-$203 per person and available through all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. For more, see www.patriotcenter.com.

The Wild Creatures of Fairfax County. Learn about the wildlife found at Hidden Pond Nature Center and other parts of Fairfax County, and meet some live critters. Presented by Hidden Pond Nature Center. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. $10 for the first event; additional events $1. The NVSO will run from Sept. 20-Oct. 2, for 50 year olds and up. Events include track and field, swimming, tennis, pickleball, golf, miniature golf, bowling, billiards, basketball, bait casting, frisbee throw, shuffleboard, bunco, chess, cribbage, duplicate bridge, team line dancing and more. Track and field events will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. A health fair will also be held on opening day, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Other events, beginning Mon., Sept. 22, will be held at various locations in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. Registration deadline Sept. 5; registration forms are available at senior centers. Call 703-228-3600 ext. 9996 or visit www.novaseniorolympics.com.